Batteries
Volvo snaps up Proterra battery business in bankruptcy sale
Volvo Group will acquire the battery business of bankrupt American electric vehicle (EV) and powertrain manufacture Proterra in a deal worth $US210 million.
Polestar signs up Korean high density battery manufacturer for new electric grand tourer
Polestar signs agreement with South Korean battery manufacturer SK On for the supply of high density battery cell modules for its upcoming Polestar 5.
Tesla offers battery upgrades to Model S and Model X owners – at a price
Tesla has stopped selling its premium cars in Australia, but owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X EVs can now get a battery upgrade to improve range – at a price.
Fortescue unveils new 240 tonne haul truck, but has three year wait for WAE battery
Fortescue unveils its new massive 240-tonne haul truck, but the batteries for the new Liebherr 240 machines will not be ready until 2026.
Old bus battery given second life to to support EV fast chargers
An old bus battery is being used to support EV fast chargers in a trial that hopes to avoid the need for network upgrades.
Will the EV battery recycling industry be ready for millions of end-of-life batteries?
Collecting and ultimately recycling EV batteries as they leave the roads is imperative from both an environmental and health perspective. Is there enough capacity?
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